13 Best Internet Providers in Apple Valley, MN
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Apple Valley ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,828 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Apple Valley Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Apple Valley has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Apple Valley.
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Apple Valley has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Apple Valley.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Apple Valley, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Apple Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Apple Valley, MN?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Apple Valley based on 98 Minnesota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Apple Valley
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Apple Valley Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Apple Valley Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) |  (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 98 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Apple Valley residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 96.3% coverage in Apple Valley.
At a national level, based on 6362 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Apple Valley?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Apple Valley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Apple Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 940 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Apple Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Apple Valley Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Apple Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Apple Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Apple Valley?
Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Apple Valley customers with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Apple Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Apple Valley Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Apple Valley Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Apple Valley below, including the metrics used and how Apple Valley compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Apple Valley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 53.06% | 62.00% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,828 Mbps | 3,031 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Apple Valley. | 6.7 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 20% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 91% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 85% | 77% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 85% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Apple Valley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Apple Valley is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Apple Valley is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Apple Valley have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Apple Valley ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
94% of Apple Valley households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Apple Valley residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Apple Valley?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
How Much Speed does a Apple Valley Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Apple Valley is 2.7, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Apple Valley's average household income is $107,235 which is much higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Apple Valley also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Apple Valley has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Apple Valley households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Apple Valley?
Frontier Fiber in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,957 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 36.0% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,957 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Apple Valley from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
MetroNet Fiber in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 23.0% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Apple Valley?
Spectrum Cable in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.8% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,748 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 5.2% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,748 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 182 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Apple Valley?
Frontier DSL in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 72.6% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Apple Valley from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 5.5% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Fidium DSL in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.2% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Apple Valley?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.4% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Apple Valley, MN
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.7% of Apple Valley homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Apple Valley?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Apple Valley is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Apple Valley is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Apple Valley, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Apple Valley compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Apple Valley stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Apple Valley's B ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
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